Chinese
diàndēng
Meaning: electric light; lamp
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

電燈
電
燈
电灯
电
灯

Example sentences

Please turn on the light.
工人正在安電燈。
工人正在安电灯。
The worker is installing an electric light.
出門前請務必確認電燈的開關已經關閉。
出门前请务必确认电灯的开关已经关闭。
Please make sure the light switch is turned off before going out.
離開房間前請關掉電燈。
离开房间前请关掉电灯。
Please turn off the lights before leaving the room.

Usage Notes

Refers to a device that produces light using electricity.

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